(No image for this post. I wanted a picture of moldy food, but apparently...not in high demand) With a clear understanding of the definition of Evil (see previous post) we see that the Flood was not in any way a rash or capricious decision on God’s part. It was an extreme measure to save a... Continue Reading →
On Evil
What do we mean by “Evil”? There are some popular thoughts running through modern society, in “polite society” today that nobody is evil. I mean, other than mid-twentieth century Germans and their leaders…and maybe certain Republicans, right? But, nobody is or should be called “Evil”. At heart everyone is good and wants to be good... Continue Reading →
Genesis Diaries: 4:1
And so, the LORD God drives out the man and installs a pair of Cherubim with flaming swords that turned every which-way to guard the way to the Tree of Life. I’ve been chuckling a little to myself all morning as I’ve imagined this scene given the popular conception of cherubim/cherubs. The image of two... Continue Reading →
That Darn Tree
When I was a child, I was taught that the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil was a bad thing. How could it be otherwise? God told us that just touching it meant death. The Tree was a test of whether or not Adam and Eve really loved God and would trust Him... Continue Reading →
Taking Time (Killing Shoulds On Lent Eve)
Recreation. Re-creation. Take time. These were the three words I heard while I was in a time of meditation with the Lord this morning. I had been directed, by someone very close to me, that I might want to go seek the LORD. Something was pushing them to push me, and I’m so very glad... Continue Reading →
Genesis Diaries: 3:6-7
"...she took of it's fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate." This is one of the most flabbergasting sections of scripture for me. How in the world is Adam standing right there and not saying anything? How is he absolutely silent? Could he have... Continue Reading →
Genesis Diaries: 3:1-6a
"The Fall" is how nearly every Bible titles this section. It is a very apt description of the feeling that this passage produces in the reader. Everything is going well. Everything is ideal. Mankind stands with all they ever need, including an in-presence relationship with God, naked gardening, and soon to be attempting to perpetuate... Continue Reading →
Genesis Diaries: 2:18-25
There is always a slight hesitancy to write these blog entries. Sometimes it keeps me away for a week or two because I am deeply aware that I am speaking about ancient, foundational things; the "Deep Magic" Aslan refers to in the "Chronicles of Narnia". This is not Sunday picnic conversation topics. Actually, maybe they... Continue Reading →
Genesis Diaries: 2:5-2:16
Beginning in verse 5, we begin the aside narrative regarding the creation of Adam and Eve. What was simply a passing reference in the first chapter we now get details about. I couldn’t help but wonder “Why?”. There is quite a bit of detail that the Bible leaves out throughout the entire book. Details about... Continue Reading →
Genesis Diaries 1:6-1:23
It has taken me well over a month to get through six verses. Today I get through seventeen? Whoo-wee, that's some fast reading. As we go through the following days there is a bit of a pattern that if we are not careful can lead us into a bit of a sing-song mentality and our... Continue Reading →
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